Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Osaka fined $15K for skipping French Open media; Thiem out
Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 when she skipped the news conference after her first-round victory at the French Open on Sunday - and drew a stunning warning from all four Grand Slam tournaments that sh...
JOHN LEICESTER and ANDREW DAMPF May 30, 2021
Osaka wins, fined $15K for skipping conference
Naomi Osaka was fined $15,000 at the French Open for skipping a post-match news conference after her first-round victory Sunday - and threatened by all four Grand Slam tournaments with stiffer penalti...
JOHN LEICESTER and ANDREW DAMPF May 30, 2021
Late goal by Niko Hansen gives Minnesota United 1-1 draw at Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Zac MacMath's two-fisted punch attempt at a save hit Niko Hansen at the left post and bounced back into the open goal for the Loons' lone goal.
Jerry Zgoda May 29, 2021
Young scorers give Wild optimism moving forward
While the seven-game loss to the higher-ranked Golden Knights was a familiar result for the Wild, the journey wasn't. And that's why the future could also be different. Improved offense and the emerge...
Sarah McLellan May 29, 2021
Minnesota United attacker Adrien Hunou makes his MLS debut
The Loons' other recently signed attacker, Franco Fragapane, missed Saturday's game because of paperwork issues.
Jerry Zgoda May 29, 2021
Next Timberwolves owners may seek new arena or move
Will the Wolves new owners really want to spend winters living here and view this opportunity as a chance to establish deeply connected civic roots? That likely hinges on the arena situation.
Chip Scoggins May 29, 2021
From Josh Donaldson to doctored baseballs, "spin" is all the rage
The MLB brouhaha over suspect pitches has parties trying to protect their careers.
Patrick Reusse May 29, 2021
Kings of Europe: Chelsea beats City to win Champions League
As Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta cradled the European Cup before thrusting it into the air to the backdrop of fireworks, Pep Guardiola and his distraught Manchester City players stood way behind t...
STEVE DOUGLAS May 29, 2021
Miracle or not, Cameron Smith is back on Vikings' practice field after open heart surgery
"I always knew I'd be back," Cameron Smith said. Last week he lined up for 11-on-11 drills nine months to the day after open heart surgery.
Mark Craig, Star Tribune May 29, 2021
Grand Rapids mourns loss of DNR conservation officer Sarah Grell, 39
Sarah Grell's death this week was felt far beyond the umbrella of her service.
Dennis Anderson May 29, 2021